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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,140

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $4,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,487

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelRainierMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimCXLEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $28,592 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Luxury Package 225      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865      
Side curtain airbags 495      
Engine-block heater 50   75 75
Navigation system 1,600 1,120 795 795
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Luxury Package 187      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718      
Side curtain airbags 411      
Engine-block heater 42   66 66
Navigation system 1,316 986 700 700
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Leather Package   880 880  
Sunroof   880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 3,235 4,730 4,440 2,770
Options (change) 2,674 4,284 3,908 2,438
Destination 710 810 810 810
Total Price $34,525 $30,525 $30,140 $30,945
Total Invoice $31,976 $28,954 $28,487 $29,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,479
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelRainierMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimCXLEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,525$30,525$30,140$30,945
Adjustments for Features-470-265-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,055$30,260$29,690$30,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0$1,255
Total Invoice$31,976$28,954$28,487$29,107
Adjustments for Features-435-251-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,541$28,703$28,062$29,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$641$0$1,045

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelRainierMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimCXLEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Air compressor$35   
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Engine-block heater$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Running boards$350   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Total Value of Features$4,995$4,790$4,975$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$265$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-435-251-4250

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062013
ModelRainierMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in107.8 in
Length193.4 in191.5 in
Width75.4 in73.0 in
Height74.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested75034%
Total Not Requested146566%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17517%
Total Not Requested86583%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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